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CBS News on MSN · 3d

The White House's history with Thanksgiving, and how the turkey pardon came to be

The history of White House Thanksgiving traditions date back more than 160 years to President Abraham Lincoln, who established the national holiday.

Newsweek on MSN · 6d

What Happens to White House Turkeys After They're Pardoned?

In more recent years, the White House Presentation of the National Thanksgiving Turkey has included the "pardoning" of a turkey and its alternate. This started in 1989 with former President George H. W. Bush in 1989, which marked the 200 th anniversary of former President George Washington 's proclamation for Thanksgiving Day.

USA Today · 9d

Presidential turkey pardons: An illustrated guide to the Thanksgiving tradition

Several presidents have had connections to "pardoning" turkeys, but who was first to officially pardon a turkey for Thanksgiving?

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Joe Biden issues presidential pardon for son Hunter in final weeks in White House

The move marks a significant reversal for Joe Biden who repeatedly said he would not use presidential authority to benefit ...

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President Joe Biden pardons his son Hunter Biden

The president action reverses a previous pledge that he wouldn't pardon family members. The pardon spares his younger son ...

The Christian Post on MSN6d

Karoline Leavitt: 4 key facts about Trump's 27-year-old White House press secretary

President-elect Donald Trump recently announced that 27-year-old Karoline Leavitt, who served as national press secretary ...

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A behind-the-scenes look at the White House's new, improved tours

The new expanded public tours will include the Diplomatic Reception Room, where President Franklin D. Roosevelt held his ...

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President Biden pardons his son Hunter despite previous pledges not to

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden pardoned his son, Hunter, on Sunday night, sparing the younger Biden a possible prison ...

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